Megan Moffett
Blue & White Flash / Staff Writer
Zumba has been a popular prominent source of healthy Wellness Center has added spinning classes, african dance classes along with the popular Zumba dance classes. During Women’s Emphasis exercise since 2008 according to the “Zumba with Hope” website.
Jackson State University Walter Payton Recreation and Week, the Zumbathon classes were filled with young, bright faces. Brittany Renner, the instructor of the classes, seemed very optimistic about the class and about the current health state of women.
“I don’t really think it [women’s health] is where it should be exactly. I think it’s just because most of us just don’t have the knowledge or the tools to really work on our health. But I feel like as far as what the Payton is doing with health week really gives people the chance to really learn and see what the Payton has to offer health wise,” said Renner. She added, “I just love dancing and working out and I feel like Zumba combines both and the fun aspect of it.”
The class started with an across the floor warm up of sprinting, salsa hips and football shuffling. However, when the music started blasting, the participants got extremely hype and went right into the moves. The class was a non-stop fest of current music and current dance moves. At the end of the workout, Renner played “Pour It Up” by Rihanna and incorporated the dance craze of twerking into the mix which had everyone screaming with excitement.
Debbie Christy, a freshman biology major from Memphis, Tenn. said she felt the class was great.
“It was very interesting and entertaining. The dance exercises weren’t hard and they were a great workout. I really enjoyed it and I would definitely take the class again,” said Christy.
Roneisha Waiters, a freshman psychology major from Memphis, Tenn., said, “The Zumba class is upbeat and it makes you sweat and it is fun and hip. I would definitely go again. She added, “I feel like women’s health is so crucial in this day and age. I feel like we all need to work more to better ourselves and our health. You can never be too healthy”
The Zumba class is scheduled for every Tuesday and Thursday in the WPC at 7 p.m. in the dance room behind the weight lifting center. If you
want or need to workout, this class is a mix of both dancing and intense cardio.
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